After-Abortion Stories

Submitted by: Jen 5th July 2019 at the age of 38, I ended an unplanned pregnancy. It was a decision I'd thought I'd never make, but I was so scared of either option -- to give birth or to have a termination -- and I just needed it to go away. My boyfriend at the time was unhelpful, giving me all … [Read more...] about Two Years Ago Today

Submitted by: Jennifer It's my turn to share my story of grief and regret. They say that abortion is easy and that there's nothing to it, but my story says otherwise. I had my first abortion when I was 17. I told my parents that I was pregnant. The long story short is that my dad told me to … [Read more...] about I’ve Had Two Abortions and My Daughter Just Had One

Submitted by: Anonymous It's been a week and a day since I had my abortion. It was a hard choice for me to make, one that I didn't really want to make at all. You see, I wanted my baby. I tried for half a year to get pregnant. I was fearful that I wasn't able to, but I finally got my positive … [Read more...] about Hyperemesis Gravidarum Forced my Hand

Submitted by: Faye Hello dear friends, I had my abortion in April 2020. I was 7 weeks. I had been with my boyfriend a little of a year at this point, and although we had talked about having children in the future, this was not the right time. I felt that in my bones. I was probably five … [Read more...] about Abortions and Spirituality

Submitted by: Kathleen in Oklahoma It's been many years since my abortion. Although I think of it from time to time with sadness, I still believe I made the right decision to end a pregnancy that resulted from a casual sexual encounter -- I was young and it was the 1970s. It was a horrible … [Read more...] about No Regrets… Almost

Submitted by: Kristen My boyfriend and I have been together 10 months. Well, sort of. He travels out of town for work and we see each other 2-3 weekends a month. I got my copper IUD out because it was causing terrible pain and periods, and went on the pill. As it turns out, the pill makes me a … [Read more...] about Logic vs. Desire

Presentado por: Samantha [English translation below] Un 15 de Abril, estando en el baño del trabajo, descubrí que estaba embarazada. Tenía un atraso de una semana, pero por el estrés, y una medicación que estaba tomando (con la cual noté cambios en mi período), no le di importancia. En el … [Read more...] about Mi historia

Submitted by: Kara I posted on May 22, 2020 about my 16 week abortion for Trisomy18 diagnosis. This is my update. It's not a positive or easy one if you're having abortion trauma and seeking reassurance. Skip it if you don't want to read about regrets. My daughter had Trisomy18 and I aborted … [Read more...] about 1 Year of Regret

Submitted by: Tori Hello friends! I am writing this message a year after getting an abortion. Although I came across this website shortly after my abortion as it was sent to me by my therapist, I did not see anything that spoke to my situation necessarily. While I admire all of the messages … [Read more...] about One Year Later

Submitted by: Ashley I had my abortion back in September 2020. I was and still am with my boyfriend, both 19 at the time. When I first found out, all I could do was cry. I’ve always loved and wanted kids at a young age, but I got so scared in that moment. I didn’t know what to do, and even … [Read more...] about My Story

Submitted by: Cait Just after Christmas last year I took a pregnancy test and found out I was pregnant. I have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and don’t have a period, but was feeling a little off. I did not feel any real symptoms or sickness that I’d felt when I’d had my son 4 years earlier. My … [Read more...] about To My Son

Submitted by: Erin I had an abortion back in September, and my due date is quickly approaching. It was really rough as I was also dealing with a break up from a mentally and physically abusive boyfriend who was the father. I wanted so badly to keep my baby, but I knew it would not have been in … [Read more...] about Still Healing

Submitted by: Eliza I am writing this after having had a surgical abortion two months ago, and while it was a difficult emotional experience, it also proved to be a very positive experience overall. Before I share I will acknowledge that I had (and have) a ton of privilege going into this … [Read more...] about The Best Possible “Worst Case Scenario”

Submitted by: Kailey Hi I’m Kailey. I’m 19 years old, and I wanted to share my story for anyone going through something similar. I recently had an abortion done a month ago, and honestly I didn’t think it was going to be nearly as hard as it was. I found out I was pregnant when I was 4 and a … [Read more...] about The Pain That Doesn’t Seem to Get Better

Submitted by: Anonymous I found out I was pregnant because I had just missed my period 1 week ago. This was my second time after saying no to contraception. I am allergic to one of the ingredients used in them, also one of my friends got pregnant after using the IUD so I was completely … [Read more...] about My Dreadful Story

Submitted by: Unknown Ever since my abortion last November, I’ve had to stop going on social media. People announcing pregnancies make me tearful. It seems like I think of this loss more often than I thought I would. At first, I was unbothered. I still feel like I have a third baby somewhere. … [Read more...] about 4 Months After Abortion

Submitted by: Jane When I was 17 years old , I found out I was pregnant. I was devastated, scared, nervous. I was a senior in H.S. about to start college. My parents are very strict. I would’ve gotten disowned. I would’ve been such a disgrace and embarrassment to my parents. Everyday I repent … [Read more...] about I Wish I Could Wake Up From This Nightmare

Submitted by: Li I went into Planned Parenthood in Bleecker Street, NYC absolutely terrified. I’ve been to this location before -- the staff is nice and non judgemental, so I knew this is where I would go for my procedure. After checking in I went and got a sonogram to check how far along I … [Read more...] about Over Before it Begins

Submitted by: Stella Hi everyone, my love and support to you. I am in need of advice from those who have been there. I am struggling a year after my abortion with forgiveness of myself, and my partner. I wanted a baby so very much for so many years -- even tried with IVF using a friend’s … [Read more...] about Forgiveness

Submitted by: Mikaela 2 days late on my period woke up feeling so sick -- a different type of sick. I knew instantly. I was numb cause I knew I did not want to have a kid yet for so many reasons on top of reasons. I took a test and there it was 2 lines. I didn’t cry or feel anything. The first … [Read more...] about Not The End

Submitted by: M A, I have not allowed myself to grieve your loss. I still cannot believe that I had to make the choice to terminate my pregnancy. You were a healthy and strong baby, but I could not bring you into a world of chaos. You were a surprise, but conceived with a man I was engaged to. … [Read more...] about My Baby Saved Me